Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Lions Links for Wednesday 12-11-24

Articles:


NOTEBOOK: Lions could get some defenders back this week:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-lions-could-get-some-defenders-back-this-week






Jameson Williams clocked the fastest speed in the NFL in Week 14:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2024/12/11/jameson-williams-lions-speed-next-gen-stats-nfl-week-14/

Why Kelvin Sheppard Is Confident He Can Be Defensive Coordinator:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/why-kelvin-sheppard-can-be-defensive-coordinator

Lions 'Sharpening the Sword' for Final Stretch of Season:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-sharpening-sword-for-final-stretch

Jared Goff: 'It's Bizarre' Dan Campbell Is Being Criticized:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jared-goff-defends-dan-campbell-aggressiveness

Lions Revoke Season Tickets of Fahad Yousif:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-revoke-tickets-fahad-yousif

Three Strategies For Lions Defense to Limit Bills QB Josh Allen:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/three-strategies-to-limit-bills-josh-allen




Amon-Ra St. Brown names one player he would add to Lions: "Would have to be Maxx Crosby":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/amon-ra-st-brown-would-love-to-add-maxx-crosby-to-lions

Jared Goff: I "had nothing to do" with Dan Campbell's final fourth down decision:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/jared-goff-dan-campbell-made-up-his-own-mind-on-fourth-down


Ranking the best 2024 NFL free-agent signings (9. G Kevin Zeitler, Detroit Lions:  How does one of the NFL’s best offensive lines remain elite? Adding a player like Zeitler, who has slotted in seamlessly at right guard. In 2024, Zeitler has recorded career highs in PFF overall grade (90.0) and PFF run-blocking grade (88.7) while still posting a 97.8 pass-blocking efficiency. Zeitler sits as the third-best guard in PFF overall grade this year and is playing at a level transcendent to his one-year, $6 million contract.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-ranking-best-2024-nfl-free-agent-signings

32 NFL observations after Week 14: Trent McDuffie continues to lockdown opposing receivers while Garrett Wilson dominates after the catch (Detroit Lions:  Jared Goff has 1,580 passing yards while using play-action, the most in the league by 259 yards.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-32-nfl-observations-after-week-14-trent-mcduffie-continues-to-lockdown-opposing-receivers-while-garrett-wilson-dominates-after-the-catch

RB Index, Week 15: Top 15 running backs entering final quarter of 2024 NFL season (4.  Jahmyr Gibbs - 2024 stats: 13 games | 178 att | 1,016 rush yds | 5.7 ypc | 10 rush TDs | 34 rec | 312 rec yds | 2 rec TD | 1 fumble lost.  The Lions exude confidence on offense, and for good reason. Detroit features a head coach who is willing to roll the dice in critical situations, one of the best play-callers in the NFL in Ben Johnson and an absolutely stacked unit that includes the ultimate x-factor in Gibbs. The electric back is averaging a half yard more per carry and 3.1 more yards per reception than he did last season. Gibbs reached 1,000 rush yards for the season in Week 14 -- with four games to go -- after falling 55 yards short of the mark as a rookie.5. David Montgomery - 2024 stats: 13 games | 180 att | 771 rush yds | 4.3 ypc | 12 rush TDs | 32 rec | 310 rec yds | 0 rec TDs | 1 fumble lost.  With yet another rushing touchdown in a Week 14 victory over Green Bay, the other half of the Lions backfield has now recorded at least 12 rush TDs in back-to-back seasons, making him the third player in franchise history to accomplish that feat (Barry Sanders in 1989-1991; Billy Simms in 1980-81). Along those lines, Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs have each scored a scrimmage TD in 11 games this season, tied for the third-most for an RB duo since 1970, per NFL Research. When the game was on the line late against the Packers, and the Lions had to convert, Montgomery was the one who got the rock. He picked up 7 yards on fourth-and-1 and the Lions kicked the game-winning field goal to stay atop the NFC.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/rb-index-week-15-top-15-running-backs-entering-final-quarter-of-2024-nfl-season


Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison Jr. leads rookies in TD catches, but lacks consistency (Flags flying for Lions rookie corner - Detroit has matched Kansas City for the best record in the NFL, and its defense, tied for second in points allowed, is a big part of that. But the Lions have done that while first-round pick Terrion Arnold has struggled while playing the second-most defensive snaps on the team.  Arnold has had a particular problem with penalties -- he's been flagged 11 times for an NFL-high 167 yards, putting him on pace to be the first player at any position with 200 penalty yards since the Saints' Brandon Browner had 209 in 2015. Arnold doesn't have any interceptions as a rookie, and his overall coverage has been poor enough that Pro Football Focus ranks him 108th out of 118 NFL cornerbacks.  As the Lions try to hold on to the NFC's top seed and home-field advantage up until the Super Bowl, they face a difficult final month that includes top-10 offenses in the Bills, 49ers and Vikings. That will put more of a spotlight on Arnold going into the playoffs, but Lions coach Dan Campbell offered support for him this week, saying he's seen progress at a time when many rookies tire and drop off.  "That's where Arnold's at. He's starting to push through this," Campbell said. "He's gaining enough valuable reps and experience. He's not letting the grind of the season wear him down, and he's getting better."  In drafting Arnold and trading for corner Carlton Davis, Detroit actively worked to upgrade its defensive secondary in the offseason. The team's defense has improved from 19th to 10th in total defense, and from 30th to 10th in yards per pass allowed.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/cardinals-marvin-harrison-jr-leads-rookies-td-catches-lacks-consistency

Tom Brady's Power Rankings: Who made the GOAT's Top 5 teams entering Week 15? (1. Detroit Lions (12-1) (Last week: 1) - Week 14 result: Defeated Green Bay Packers, 34-31.  Brady's thoughts: "For the fourth straight week, the No. 1 spot belongs to the Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell's aggressive mindset paid off in the Lions' win over Green Bay last week.   "They have some tough games down the stretch against the Bills, Niners and Vikings. Let's see how they continue to battle these great teams.  "That wraps up Week 14. I'm looking forward to seeing if there are any changes to my power rankings after Week 15."):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/tom-brady-power-rankings-who-made-goats-top-5-teams-entering-week-15

Week 15 NFL Offense Rankings: Lions Hold the Crown, Rams Rising, and More (1. Detroit Lions:  All stats referenced in this article are from TruMedia unless stated otherwise.  Grade: A-.  The favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl have appeared unstoppable for most of the season, fueling an impressive 11-game winning streak.  Behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions have the third-best rushing offense by success, something that was expected to some degree entering 2024. Jared Goff’s excellence, sans the Week 10 outlier against the Houston Texans (five interceptions), has been the surprising component of this group, and they rank behind only the Buffalo Bills in points scored per drive through 14 weeks.  Amon-Ra St. Brown is on the shortlist for the best receiver in the NFL, and that elevates the floor of Detroit’s offense. If Sam LaPorta can regain his 2023 form and/or Jameson Williams can develop into a consistent target earner, something we’ve seen flashes of during his two seasons, this team could potentially win this season’s final game.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/week-15-nfl-offense-rankings-2024/


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Bills Media:

Top 5 storylines to follow for Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions | Week 15:  https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-5-storylines-to-follow-for-buffalo-bills-at-detroit-lions-week-15

'Put it on the line' | How the Bills plan to bounce back in heavyweight showdown at Lions:  https://www.buffalobills.com/news/put-it-on-the-line-how-the-bills-plan-to-bounce-back-in-heavyweight-showdown-at-lions


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Kerby Joseph joins 'GMFB' to give inside look at team's historic success this season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/kerby-joseph-joins-gmfb-to-give-inside-look-at-team-s-historic-success-this-season

'GMFB' unpacks noteworthy items about upcoming Bills-Lions matchup:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/gmfb-unpacks-noteworthy-items-about-upcoming-bills-lions-matchup

Stephen A.: Bills, Lions have a shot to win it all:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/42911926

WATCH - Woody reports from Lions practice where the team begins preparing for the Buffalo Bills:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/1560946
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